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Republican redistricting gains. Florida’s new map again gives Republicans the edge in seats gained
redistricting effort would result in three additional competitive districts but no net gain for Republicans. House minority leader Hakeem Jeffries of New York threatened a wider front in Florida
Florida might have the last word. Republican Gov. DeSantis has called lawmakers back to the Capitol next week, and redistricting is one of the items on the his agenda. But after Democrats made gains
Florida redistricting, the GOP likely gains an advantage of two or three new seats as Republican
Republicans. Both parties have since sought to gain seats in redistricting in seven states – including Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, California, Utah, and Virginia. Most recently, Florida
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to make up for Democrats’ gains with a GOP-led redistricting effort in his state, as soon as next week. “You’d be hard pressed to find a single Republican
Republicans were largely assessed to have reaped the most benefits from the redistricting spree, but last week’s vote to approve a new map in Virginia largely [neutralised](/news/2026/4/21/virginia-redistricting-vote-what-polls-suggest-and-what-voters-will-decide) those gains, with Democrats gaining
Florida voting lines that could help Republicans win four additional seats in the U.S. House this November. DeSantis has called lawmakers to a special legislative session starting Tuesday. [ [](https://www.npr.org/2026/04/22/nx-s1-5787989/redistricting-map-trump-midterms-congress) ### [Elections](https://www.npr.org/sections/elections/) ### [With
redistricting battle ends in a wash — or with a [slight edge for Democrats](https://www.npr.org/2026/04/22/nx-s1-5787989/redistricting-map-trump-midterms-congress) for now. Basically, California Democrats were able to offset potential Republican gains in Texas, while Virginia neutralized
gains Republicans made in Texas, Ohio, North Carolina and Missouri. Still, one major threat still looms over Virginia’s map: The state’s Supreme Court [could nullify](https://www.politico.com/news/2026/02/12/how-virginias-top-court-might-decide-democrats-gerrymandering-fate-00777364) the redistricting effort, a move
gains in other states. But the fight is not over. More changes could still happen, including in Florida, where Governor Ron DeSantis is looking at redrawing the map. “Virginia just changed the trajectory
redistricting. “That didn’t happen by accident or dumb luck.” Jennings said if the “no” effort wins on Tuesday, “that's a very clear showing that there's a line that you cannot cross.” “Virginia